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zika strikes miami beach. a new alert from the cdc, from one of the busiest tourist areas >>> and lochte says he's sorry for his behavior as his robbed in rio story falls apart. but what his fellow swimmers reveal to the police. >>> and paul manafort resigns amid a wave of campaign headaches and questions about ties to russia. tonight the inside story on how it all went down. >>> nothing left, families wiped out by ragesing fires and floods, as first 15 save more homes. >>> and olympic thrill and glory here in rio. "nightly news" begins right now. >> announcer: this is nbc "nightly news with lester holt" reporting tonight from the olympic summer games in rio. >>> good evening from copacabana beach as we begin the last weekend of the 2016 summer games. the fact that we are here in brazil reporting our top story tonight carries a certain degree irony, because for all the worries about zika in the buildup to the olympics, it has traveled to florida. a new zpeika infection zone as the cdc warning women against tra
zika strikes miami beach. a new alert from the cdc, from one of the busiest tourist areas >>> and lochte says he's sorry for his behavior as his robbed in rio story falls apart. but what his fellow swimmers reveal to the police. >>> and paul manafort resigns amid a wave of campaign headaches and questions about ties to russia. tonight the inside story on how it all went down. >>> nothing left, families wiped out by ragesing fires and floods, as first 15 save more...
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area is going to and have zika virus, get on birth control. you don't want an unintended pregnancy right now. >> that's all good advice. pregnant already and worried. >> that's the scary one. one, don't worry right now because you can't change the pregnancy. but follow my direction. make sure you to protect yourself from the mosquito, abtape from sex or use condoms -- >> even while pregnant. >> definitely while pregnant because you're most at risk. >> all good advice. >> it appears to not be going away any time soon. >> you got it. >> thank you. >> over to you, josh. >> president is touring flood damage in the baton rouge area and meeting with victim, some that lost everything. the president hugged people amid the piles of debris. he is telling them and their nation that the country and their government are there for them. flooding rains destroyed an estimated 60,000 homes. >>> and now your vote 2016. republican presidential nominee donald trump trump is gearing up for two events in the bay fairgrounds tomorrow afternoon. thousands are expecte
area is going to and have zika virus, get on birth control. you don't want an unintended pregnancy right now. >> that's all good advice. pregnant already and worried. >> that's the scary one. one, don't worry right now because you can't change the pregnancy. but follow my direction. make sure you to protect yourself from the mosquito, abtape from sex or use condoms -- >> even while pregnant. >> definitely while pregnant because you're most at risk. >> all good...
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to date, 42 homegrown zika cases in the state. at breath of life here in pinellas wives from mothers to be. >> it's not a time for panic, it's a time for people to be informed. >> reporter: this woman is due in three weeks, and says labor can't come soon enough. >> i w this new study in radiology shows the range of destruction >> it's the scariest thing since polio. >> reporter: but unlike the earlier days of polio, pregnant women now know how to protect themselves. >> i don't think this is going to be confined to florida. on the other hand it also tells us that our surveillance methods work, we can identify these outbreaks very, very early. >> reporter: tonight in this zika hot sp might those mosquitoes be. businesses now fear visitors may choose to go on vacation someplace else. >>> to presidential politics and donald trump calling for a special prosecutor to investigate hillary clinton. amid new questions about the clinton foundation's power brokers and how much access they got to hillary clinton while she was secretary of stat
to date, 42 homegrown zika cases in the state. at breath of life here in pinellas wives from mothers to be. >> it's not a time for panic, it's a time for people to be informed. >> reporter: this woman is due in three weeks, and says labor can't come soon enough. >> i w this new study in radiology shows the range of destruction >> it's the scariest thing since polio. >> reporter: but unlike the earlier days of polio, pregnant women now know how to protect...
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blood banks are zika. labs are running tests. >> a tv reporter save a man from this crash. >> the wells fargo scandal could affect more bank workers. why there is a possibility of closures. >> tampa bay's manatee smoothy is getting a special honor. the record book he will be featured in at the ripe age of 67. >> good afternoon and thanks for being with us. i'm josh benson. >> and i'm stacie schaible. this is first at four. zika concerns especially for were confirmed in south florida. >> blood donations are being tested across the state and for good reason. a donor's blood came back positive for zika in august. the testing lab that caught it in the bay area. new channel 8 chanel shows us how to keep it out of reach. >> all the blood makes its way to the testing lab in st. pete. when it gets here, the blood is tested for zika. one blood official confirms the zika virus was found in a donation in florida. the blood was tested at their lab in st. pete where everybody one blood donor's blood is tested for zika
blood banks are zika. labs are running tests. >> a tv reporter save a man from this crash. >> the wells fargo scandal could affect more bank workers. why there is a possibility of closures. >> tampa bay's manatee smoothy is getting a special honor. the record book he will be featured in at the ripe age of 67. >> good afternoon and thanks for being with us. i'm josh benson. >> and i'm stacie schaible. this is first at four. zika concerns especially for were...
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threat likely at visit florida. >> having zika in miami doesn't help. for concern. it is a very ... it is an issue that is very well known among travelers around the country and around the world. >> reporter: though there might be a dip now, the tourism agency says they will get through it. >> it is important that we not hide from that and make sure we continue to let people know that this is a challenge. and then, continue to support the government and the local officials. and doing everything that they can to get the word out. >> reporter: a zika zone in the win wood area was cleaned this week. the governor s safe to go out. >> we have to help the businesses down there get back to normal. we will be doing a dine out day on the 30th. >> reporter: but even with everything south florida has to offer, zika fears might deter the itch to head south for worried people around the country. in tallahassee, matt galka, newschannel8. >> the governor did add another $25 million of state funds into aiding the fight against the zika virus this week. the state depart
threat likely at visit florida. >> having zika in miami doesn't help. for concern. it is a very ... it is an issue that is very well known among travelers around the country and around the world. >> reporter: though there might be a dip now, the tourism agency says they will get through it. >> it is important that we not hide from that and make sure we continue to let people know that this is a challenge. and then, continue to support the government and the local officials....
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. >>> new zika fears. the first confirmed case of sexually transmitted zika in the u.s., and questions over whether the virus can cause paralysis in adults. >>> social media murder? young college students accused in the death was she lured to her death online? >>> and nightmare at a massive hole ruptured in the side of a plane mid-air, a harrowing scene inside the cabin as passengers brace for an emergency landing. "nightly news" begins right now. >> announcer: from nbc news world headquarters in new york, this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt. >>> good evening. there's some big and intriguing new story lines in the race for president tonight after iowa voters reshuffled the race. there were just two winners, of course, but at least twice that many victory-sounding speeches after last night's results followed by the mad overnight dash to new hampshire. ted cruz arriving with a surprise tailwind after defying the polls to defeat trump. marco rubio a close enough third to add a new dynamic to the race.
. >>> new zika fears. the first confirmed case of sexually transmitted zika in the u.s., and questions over whether the virus can cause paralysis in adults. >>> social media murder? young college students accused in the death was she lured to her death online? >>> and nightmare at a massive hole ruptured in the side of a plane mid-air, a harrowing scene inside the cabin as passengers brace for an emergency landing. "nightly news" begins right now. >>...
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we've been preparing for zika virus since february. and the first travel related case happened, we started doing round tables and educating everybody. we started making sure the health departments and mosquito control efforts are working together and they are. >> andic we would want to know from scientists how do the mosquitoes travel? we heard that they don't travel a long distance but now we're talking about pinellas county very far from miami beach. i'm asking to you please and happen? and if you could check back with us, but i want to turn to donald trump. he is visiting us today at the florida state fairgrounds. >> there will be a lot of energy there. >> a lot of people, a lot of energy. >> and we want to know, because he's talking about the possibility of maybe changing what he said about immigration and we hear that maybe there's a softening up of that plan. our state has a lot of people from countries. is that going to help him? and we have the latest poll clinton -- do we have that? maybe not. but the poll with clinton with a
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that is the claim of zika seeka. it plays a symphony of from mosquito's largest predators. >> we have a combination of three different sounds in the sound you are hearing just to give you an example, a mosquito hears or senses a mosquito hawk. or a dragon fly and it will avoid it. >> reporter: stan is the self- proclaimed dabbler in inventions who launched the free app billed as an updated source of zika information from news and health organizations bugging mosquitoes. what he doesn't claim is that it will work. >> we want people to use clothing and we want people to use chemicals that are approved by the government for body use. i don't want children running around thinking that this is 100%. no. it's not. it is an extra tool. >> reporter: we took zika seeka to the park to see if people found the app annoying or usable. susan's grandson jackson recently spent a couple of minutes outside d >> reporter: she says she would give the app a try. >> if it is meant to work, then it should work. >> reporter: ann says she wo
that is the claim of zika seeka. it plays a symphony of from mosquito's largest predators. >> we have a combination of three different sounds in the sound you are hearing just to give you an example, a mosquito hears or senses a mosquito hawk. or a dragon fly and it will avoid it. >> reporter: stan is the self- proclaimed dabbler in inventions who launched the free app billed as an updated source of zika information from news and health organizations bugging mosquitoes. what he...
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trying to get federal funding to fight the zika virus. the latest on the he is inviting lawmakers to miami next. you're watching news channel 8 >>> approximately 800 people in florida have been infected with the zika virus. governor rick scott is in the nation's capitol asking for more money to fight the virus. >> news channel 8's meredyth censullo is in the news center. what's happening today but also what progress did governor scott already make yesterday? >> reporter: well, today he will meet with senate majority leader mitch mcconnell and continue to push for more money. he has allocated $26 million from the state to combat zika that's not enough. tuesday he told congress, mosquitoes don't care about party affiliation, zika virus is non-partisan. governor scott says he would spend the money on, among other thing, 10,000 more zika virus prevention kits for pregnant women. and the state already offers pregnant women free assessment at county health departments at the state's expense. and tuesday, scott asked congress, come down to miami
trying to get federal funding to fight the zika virus. the latest on the he is inviting lawmakers to miami next. you're watching news channel 8 >>> approximately 800 people in florida have been infected with the zika virus. governor rick scott is in the nation's capitol asking for more money to fight the virus. >> news channel 8's meredyth censullo is in the news center. what's happening today but also what progress did governor scott already make yesterday? >> reporter:...
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with confirmed zika virus. at least 107 cases so far, all involving people who have traveled abroad and children's research institute in washington are sounding the alarm that the birth defect linked to zika could be even more devastating than originally feared. in brain scans comparing microcephaly cases doctors found a was so severely damaged it was almost gone. >> suddenly seeing something this severe and this new in such numbers is unpress denchtd. i've never seen the like in my career. >> reporter: tonight health officials are warning there could be thousand of zika cases in puerto rico this summer, and the race is on to distribute mosquito protection kits there. raheema ellis, nbc news, new york. >>> still ahead tonight, millions saw donald trump accused in last night's debate of exploiting undocumented workers at the site of his trump tower. what really happened? tonight the results of an nbc news investigation into that. >>> also, you're not just seeing things. that's a unicorn, sort of. and she led pol
with confirmed zika virus. at least 107 cases so far, all involving people who have traveled abroad and children's research institute in washington are sounding the alarm that the birth defect linked to zika could be even more devastating than originally feared. in brain scans comparing microcephaly cases doctors found a was so severely damaged it was almost gone. >> suddenly seeing something this severe and this new in such numbers is unpress denchtd. i've never seen the like in my...
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blood banks to screen for zika. up until now only blood banks in puerto rico and two south florida counties were required to test for this virus, but this new fda advisory includes every single blood bank in the country. paul mueller is live at the one blood donation center in tampa >> reporter: well, the folks here at one blood had already been screening for zika, so really this is nothing new for them, all this as officials want to make sure there's enough safe blood on hand for all those who need a transfusion. they already test for hiv, hepatitis, west nile and now zika. >> these are very proactive precautionary measures put in place. >> reporter: dr. rita reich of one blood wasn't ri the announcement. blood centers in miami and ft. lauderdale were told to stop accepting donations till screenings could begin. now there's at least 42 homegrown zika cases in three counties. friday in miami a new mother who contracted the zika virus while pregnant with her 2-month- old baby girl, no signs of zika, at least not yet.
blood banks to screen for zika. up until now only blood banks in puerto rico and two south florida counties were required to test for this virus, but this new fda advisory includes every single blood bank in the country. paul mueller is live at the one blood donation center in tampa >> reporter: well, the folks here at one blood had already been screening for zika, so really this is nothing new for them, all this as officials want to make sure there's enough safe blood on hand for all...
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. >>> now, zika in your backyard. >> there is a new concern tonight about a case of the zika virus in pinellas county. governor rick scott announced the case saying the person who has the virus did not travel out of the country and has not been to the miami area. now, state officials are working to find out where that person contracted the disease. 8 on your side's jeff patterson joins us live in pinellas county. je where this person lives? >> reporter: not exactly jen. this is where mosquitoes can breed. they need to get rid of that. state officials are only saying the person who contracted the latest case of the zika virus has not traveled to a known hot zone. >> we only have two areas we believe there's local transmission. >> reporter: sitting down with local officials, governor rick cases of nontravel related zika virus in florida. the latest case in pinellas county. the governor emphasized that doesn't mean mosquitoes carrying the zika virus have been discovered in pinellas. the governor told reporters today efforts are now being made to find out how the infected person in pinell
. >>> now, zika in your backyard. >> there is a new concern tonight about a case of the zika virus in pinellas county. governor rick scott announced the case saying the person who has the virus did not travel out of the country and has not been to the miami area. now, state officials are working to find out where that person contracted the disease. 8 on your side's jeff patterson joins us live in pinellas county. je where this person lives? >> reporter: not exactly jen....
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the cases of zika virus in florida have increased from just three the cases of zika virus in florida have increased from just 3 to 9. here's a look at where the current cases are. we have 2 in hillsborough county, 4 and miami-dade county, 2 in lee county, and one in santa rosa county. candace mccowan joins us live with an 8 on your side health afternoon governor rick scott asking for a public health emergency declaration in hillsborough county and the three other counties where people currently have zika virus. in hillsborough county commissioners demanding information and action. >> we won't wait two weeks. >> reporter: for days now call seven coming into the commissioner. >> calls about concerns of people trying to have a family this year and live near the water and they are nervous. >> reporter: concern growing by the day. where 2 zika cases in hillsborough county now and each person contracted the virus in another country. in places like brazil the virus causes major birth defects for babies on the pregnant mothers are bitten by mosquitoes and affected. >> you see a little thin r
the cases of zika virus in florida have increased from just three the cases of zika virus in florida have increased from just 3 to 9. here's a look at where the current cases are. we have 2 in hillsborough county, 4 and miami-dade county, 2 in lee county, and one in santa rosa county. candace mccowan joins us live with an 8 on your side health afternoon governor rick scott asking for a public health emergency declaration in hillsborough county and the three other counties where people currently...
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. >>> our top stories this tuesday morning, the fight against zika in the bay area continues. today pinellas county health officials will discuss what's being done to prevent the virus including mosquito control. several florida counties are stepping up their efforts to protect us from zika. >>> and crews were working to fix a section of i-275 in tampa that's caused headaches for drivers now for weeks. lois to armenia avenues and now the lanes are back open including one new lane for drivers. d.o.t. hopes the changes will keep drivers from jamming up in the area. >>> and strong gusts of winds causing rough seas along the coastline. check that out there. that's what it looked like along the courtney campbell causeway this morning. waves catching on the roadway. -- waves crashing on the roadway. >> what happened is, we had a cold front come through overnight and now the winds are coming in and notice there are clouds around that's because the winds are picking up moisture from the gulf and bringing it onshore. wouldn't be out of the question to see a sprinkle between now and lun
. >>> our top stories this tuesday morning, the fight against zika in the bay area continues. today pinellas county health officials will discuss what's being done to prevent the virus including mosquito control. several florida counties are stepping up their efforts to protect us from zika. >>> and crews were working to fix a section of i-275 in tampa that's caused headaches for drivers now for weeks. lois to armenia avenues and now the lanes are back open including one new...
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we start with that alarming news about the zika virus. righted now, we know there is one person in pinellas county who contracted the zika virus. but, the real mystery that where did the person contract zika and, could it have been spread by a mosquito in pinellas county? either way, it is certainly a wakeup call for people all over the tampa bay area. 8 on your side's jeff patterson joins us live with the latest on this story. and jeff, the big question again right now is how? how did this person get zika? >> reporter: yeah, good evening keith. state officials, county officials are now working to determine how this person contracted the virus. we are told the person did not travel out of the country and they did not travel to the miami area. >> so far, the state pumped 28 million additional dollars into fighting the zika virus. the governor claims the state is winning the fight. reducing the area north of
we start with that alarming news about the zika virus. righted now, we know there is one person in pinellas county who contracted the zika virus. but, the real mystery that where did the person contract zika and, could it have been spread by a mosquito in pinellas county? either way, it is certainly a wakeup call for people all over the tampa bay area. 8 on your side's jeff patterson joins us live with the latest on this story. and jeff, the big question again right now is how? how did this...
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you never know what you're going to get. >> she's just hearing about the zika virus. she says warnings are spreading fast in columbia. >> they are suggesting especially pregnant women not to get pregnant or women not to get pregnant until july 2016. columbia in three years and doesn't planning to back anytime soon especially since she would like to have a family one day. so far 14 countries have had a high rate of zika virus cases. >> the other thing they were saying on the news, if someone gets pregnant, there should be a reason to get abortion. >> reporter: they are warning rest departments to be cautious -- residents to be cautious. >> just do whatever you can to prevent being by then in the first place -- being bitten in the first place. >> this is the second add advisory in the last year. >> people in hillsborough county need to understand we've been under an advisory since for west nile virus. >> health department officials say the zika virus is like catching a really bad cold. so besides taking medicine, it has to run its course. you need to be up to date on yo
you never know what you're going to get. >> she's just hearing about the zika virus. she says warnings are spreading fast in columbia. >> they are suggesting especially pregnant women not to get pregnant or women not to get pregnant until july 2016. columbia in three years and doesn't planning to back anytime soon especially since she would like to have a family one day. so far 14 countries have had a high rate of zika virus cases. >> the other thing they were saying on the...
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will closely. >> just to be very clear zika is unprecedented. we never before had decide that could cause a birth defect. that's why we take it so seriously. the key is to protect pregnant women. >> reporter: in miami planes are dumping insecticide and they will continue to do that for several weeks. health officials believe the area where zika is spreading is smaller than originally thought, just 500 square feet. it's in the health departments are offering frequent violence kits to pregnant women. pinellas county is offering to test pregnant women for free between monday and thursday. as soon as we hear any information about whether there's new cases or updates on the vaccines we will let you know. >> that's they're making progress. thank you, >>> two toddlers wand ed ered you have towards that busy highway. they manager today sneak out of the playground in volusia county and walk to a store. the owner of the day care is very upset. >> that's my business. that's my baby you know, i've been doing this for so many years. that's the first time it
will closely. >> just to be very clear zika is unprecedented. we never before had decide that could cause a birth defect. that's why we take it so seriously. the key is to protect pregnant women. >> reporter: in miami planes are dumping insecticide and they will continue to do that for several weeks. health officials believe the area where zika is spreading is smaller than originally thought, just 500 square feet. it's in the health departments are offering frequent violence kits to...
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sarasota county is being proactive in the fight against zika. they are taking matters into their own hands to find the virus and stop it from spreading. john rogers joins us from sarasota to explain. >> reporter: good evening. officers at mosquito management are le and test them for the zika virus. it only takes hours now instead of days. you will find high-tech machines here that will save the public from harm. >> the public health benefit we are going to get is immeasurable. >> reporter: it is the molecular biology lab. before it took days to detect zika in mosquitoes. now, they can do it in two hours. sarasota county is one of the we are waiting on a sample to be processed or get confirmation if there is disease is a day we waste that we could be carrying out patrol activities. >> reporter: here is how it works. if they learn a local resident has zika, they will notify mosquito management. the team here will catch mosquitoes, extract genetic material and the machine tells them if zika is present. >> two days after we came back, i experienced
sarasota county is being proactive in the fight against zika. they are taking matters into their own hands to find the virus and stop it from spreading. john rogers joins us from sarasota to explain. >> reporter: good evening. officers at mosquito management are le and test them for the zika virus. it only takes hours now instead of days. you will find high-tech machines here that will save the public from harm. >> the public health benefit we are going to get is immeasurable....
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>>> disease-carrying mosquito, better watch out as the fight against zika virus intensifies. and new information about the virus that shows pregnant women may not be the only ones who need to worry. how zika virus could affect th can help them find the person who attacked an elderly man and stole his suv. >>> if south florida tampa residents are waking up this morning feeling a little safer, a trio of burglary suspects police blame for a string of crimes are waking up behind bars but they weren't caught near the homes they targeted. >>> good morning. welcome to news channel 8 today. i'm gene ramirez. >> and i'm gayle guyardo. let's get you out the door. ed is in for leigh spann this >> so far, so good. actually rain chances come down into the upcoming weekend but today, a decent chance for showers and thunderstorms but good news for the commute, you are dry. just a few high cloud from the north. quiet over most of the sunshine state. just a couple hit and miss sprinkles along the nature coast this morning. 78 in tampa. 73 for zephyrhills. seasonable temperatures but later thi
>>> disease-carrying mosquito, better watch out as the fight against zika virus intensifies. and new information about the virus that shows pregnant women may not be the only ones who need to worry. how zika virus could affect th can help them find the person who attacked an elderly man and stole his suv. >>> if south florida tampa residents are waking up this morning feeling a little safer, a trio of burglary suspects police blame for a string of crimes are waking up behind...
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. >> fears flying over the zika virus in florida, what you need to know to protect yourself. good evening. i'm jennifer leigh. >> i'm keith cate. thank you for joining us. >>> it is the ultimate betrayal, a doctor accused of raping a patient. police arrested a well known neurosurgeon at his clearwater home yesterday. news channel 8's melanie michael joins us now live in clearwater. mel, this doctor i know posted bail and is back home. this allegation is true, it sounds like his medical career is over. >> reporter: keith, good evening to you. i can tell you dr. john drygas is in big trouble tonight and i want to show you where cops tell us this all happened, behind the closed doors of this busy surgery center in it is the most sacred of places, where you're vulnerable sharing your most private information with a person you trust completely, at least that's what you think. dr. john drygas had a stellar reputation for being trustworthy making his patients feel at ease. >> i had very, very, very high regards for him. i would recommend him to anybody. >> he's the best man i ever m
. >> fears flying over the zika virus in florida, what you need to know to protect yourself. good evening. i'm jennifer leigh. >> i'm keith cate. thank you for joining us. >>> it is the ultimate betrayal, a doctor accused of raping a patient. police arrested a well known neurosurgeon at his clearwater home yesterday. news channel 8's melanie michael joins us now live in clearwater. mel, this doctor i know posted bail and is back home. this allegation is true, it sounds like...
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obviously this after a pinellas county man contracted the zika virus. county leaders over here in hillsborough, they are under pressure to do what they can to stop the spread of the virus. the virus is now in our own backyard. and now pinellas county leaders stepping up their efforts to spray and kill any mosquitoes that could potentially carry zika virus. yesterdave related cases, one in pinellas county. the person was recently tested and officials aren't saying where in pinellas county the person with this zika virus livers or how they got the virus. the governor told us, they are still working to find that out. >> just because we have one case here doesn't mean we have local transmission. the next step is, the department of health working with the mosquito corral aggressive mosquito control and aggressive testing. >> so far, the state has pumped 26 more additional dollars to help fight mosquitoes that could potentially carry the zika virus. and a lot of that money has gone towards spraying. >> gayle. >> i know the governor will be here answering our
obviously this after a pinellas county man contracted the zika virus. county leaders over here in hillsborough, they are under pressure to do what they can to stop the spread of the virus. the virus is now in our own backyard. and now pinellas county leaders stepping up their efforts to spray and kill any mosquitoes that could potentially carry zika virus. yesterdave related cases, one in pinellas county. the person was recently tested and officials aren't saying where in pinellas county the...
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that's the claim of zika virus seeka. an app that plays sounds from three different sounds in the sound that you're hearing. just an example, a mosquito hears or senses a mosquito hawk. or a dragon fly, whatever you want to call it. and it will avoid it. >> reporter: stan is the largo restaurant owner and self- proclaimer dabbler in inventions who launched the free app billed as zika virus information for news and health organizations with the added benet what he doesn't claim is that it will work. >> we want people to use clothing. we want people to use chemicals that are approved by the government for body use. i don't want children running around thinking this is 100%. it's not. it is an extra tool. >> reporter: we took zika virus seeka to the park to see if people found the app usable. susan's grandson recently spent >> reporter: she said she would give the app pretty good. >> it should work. >> reporter: and says she wouldn't give up her bug spray but found the sound soothing. >> i would rather have that than zika vi
that's the claim of zika virus seeka. an app that plays sounds from three different sounds in the sound that you're hearing. just an example, a mosquito hears or senses a mosquito hawk. or a dragon fly, whatever you want to call it. and it will avoid it. >> reporter: stan is the largo restaurant owner and self- proclaimer dabbler in inventions who launched the free app billed as zika virus information for news and health organizations with the added benet what he doesn't claim is that it...
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the effects of the zika virus are devastating. doctors believe there is a and mothers giving birth to babies with small heads and brains. the disease is spread by mosquitoes and is spreading rapidly. here is a map showing where it has been reported in the united states. another map showing internationally where the virus is prevalent. travel to a place like this and you could score a bargain. >> you could find deals to brazil, the caribbean. >> reporter: zika combined with terrorism and the plunging stock market is forcing travel prices down. travelers are being cautious. >> we are seeing some people who are concerned or thinking about altering their itinerary. very few cancellations. we have a couple of women who are pregnant. just more concerned and they want to ere on the side of caution. >> reporter: puerto rico bound passengers are aware the island is a hot bed of zika trouble. >> we did the research. it is light clothing. making sure you have the bug spray and leave your windows closed. so we hope they are aware of what is g
the effects of the zika virus are devastating. doctors believe there is a and mothers giving birth to babies with small heads and brains. the disease is spread by mosquitoes and is spreading rapidly. here is a map showing where it has been reported in the united states. another map showing internationally where the virus is prevalent. travel to a place like this and you could score a bargain. >> you could find deals to brazil, the caribbean. >> reporter: zika combined with terrorism...
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. >>> zika blood fears, a new recommendation from the fda saying that all blood should be screeninged for the virus. >>> who would kill two women who dedicated their lives to helping there's things to help you to stop, but which ones work? >> announcer: from nbc news world headquarters in new york, this is "nightly news with lester holt." >> we begin tonight with an nbc exclusive, the doctor who attested unequivocally that donald trump will be the healthiest person ever elected president is telling how that came to be. while painting trump's it fell well short of the full medical history trump had promised. the medical paper trail of both candidates has been of interest lately. >> reporter: tonight a remarkable revelation, the only documentation of donald trump's medical history, was written in five minutes, his doctor says. >> i thought about it all day and at the get rushed. so i try to get four or five things done as fast as possible. >> reporter: the doctor who exam whens trump every day remembers that december day when a black car from the trump team waited outside his office. >>
. >>> zika blood fears, a new recommendation from the fda saying that all blood should be screeninged for the virus. >>> who would kill two women who dedicated their lives to helping there's things to help you to stop, but which ones work? >> announcer: from nbc news world headquarters in new york, this is "nightly news with lester holt." >> we begin tonight with an nbc exclusive, the doctor who attested unequivocally that donald trump will be the...
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also today we learned that zika has been spread through sex by a man who was showing no zika symptoms. >>> as the zika virus creeps closer to our backyards, the city of tampa has declared war. it's specifically targeting areas where mosquitoes thrive. checking out complaints and concerns from citizens hoping to prevent the spread of the virus. any location where water is allowed to stand for extended periods of time is cause concern. >> we created a daily log of locations of standing water, stagnant water. they could be pool sites, city ditches, tires. >> if you see a property that has issues, you're urged to give the city a call and you can remain anonymous. >>> you can expect traffic problems in tampa's channel side district that could last until next summer. morgan street. and then after labor day, one lane of channel side drive will shut down and remain closed through next summer. we spotted road crews moving traffic cones into place. they will install new water, sewer and storm water pipes and eventually provide better sidewalks and lighting in the area. >>> the first preseason k
also today we learned that zika has been spread through sex by a man who was showing no zika symptoms. >>> as the zika virus creeps closer to our backyards, the city of tampa has declared war. it's specifically targeting areas where mosquitoes thrive. checking out complaints and concerns from citizens hoping to prevent the spread of the virus. any location where water is allowed to stand for extended periods of time is cause concern. >> we created a daily log of locations of...
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. >>> some positive news to tell you about in the fight against zika tonight. researchers received a new lifeline this week and tourism aperpetratorly has not taken a major hit over the fears. more funding to fight that virus could be coming our way. >> good evening. zika fears you wouldn't know it by looking at florida tourism numbers. 57.4 mil first six months of this year. but that was before the last few weeks when the first florida transmitted cases of zika were found. at last count there were nearly 30 counts of zika in miami-dade county. >> researchers are about to start testing that and they're going to run out of money. we found the solution. >> this week a lifeline for that repurposed from ibolla to zika. >> if i don't get additional money literally within the next days to weeks then what's going to happen is that the transition into the phase two trial will get dramatically delayed and may not even be able to go forward. >> the push is on for congress to go back to work ask and provide additional funding. >> have you had any conversations with leader
. >>> some positive news to tell you about in the fight against zika tonight. researchers received a new lifeline this week and tourism aperpetratorly has not taken a major hit over the fears. more funding to fight that virus could be coming our way. >> good evening. zika fears you wouldn't know it by looking at florida tourism numbers. 57.4 mil first six months of this year. but that was before the last few weeks when the first florida transmitted cases of zika were found. at...
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mosquitoes aren't the only way to transmit the zika virus. confirmed the first case of zika virus transmetted through sexual contact. -- transmitted through sexual contact. medical experts say this comes as no surprise. >> we don't know how long someone can stay infectious, but in this case someone had just gotten sick and that person's sexual partner developed zika without a travel history. >> reporter: cdc officials confirmed both individuals in dallas do have the zika infection. >> most infected people will not have symptoms. experts are concerned about a potential link between zika and the rise in birth defects in parts of latin america. with the zika virus spreading you'll want to stay on top of this with all the newest information. you can find that now on our website homepage at www.wfla.com. >>> right now strong storms are moving across alabama and mississippi. storm team 8 chief meteorologist steve jerve joins us now. we're talking about several tornadoes. >> and large tornadoes, ef3, we'll know more when we start to see -- greater. we'll know more when when he start to see the damag
mosquitoes aren't the only way to transmit the zika virus. confirmed the first case of zika virus transmetted through sexual contact. -- transmitted through sexual contact. medical experts say this comes as no surprise. >> we don't know how long someone can stay infectious, but in this case someone had just gotten sick and that person's sexual partner developed zika without a travel history. >> reporter: cdc officials confirmed both individuals in dallas do have the zika infection....
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>>> fighting the zika virus. as more cases are reported in south florida, one bay area city is taking extra steps to make sure the virus does not spread in our area. >>> and it is the first day of county. but that means more cars on the roadways. we're live with an important reminder for all drivers. >>> also, a dramatic rescue caught on camera. a car dangling off a bridge, a mother and her 6-year-old son are inside. would you look at this. we will show you what first responder did say to bring them to safety. -- responderred did to bring them to safety -- responders did to bring them to safety. >>> i'm gayle guyardo. >> and i'm gene ramirez. this monday morning. did you see the closing ceremonies of the olympics in rio. >> this morning, many people talking about this, the epic entrance of japan's prime minister. a big tease for the tokyo olympics. we will have much more just ahead. >>> but first, a check on the monday forecast. >> yeah, a quiet start as we start a brand new work and school week in tampa bay. and
>>> fighting the zika virus. as more cases are reported in south florida, one bay area city is taking extra steps to make sure the virus does not spread in our area. >>> and it is the first day of county. but that means more cars on the roadways. we're live with an important reminder for all drivers. >>> also, a dramatic rescue caught on camera. a car dangling off a bridge, a mother and her 6-year-old son are inside. would you look at this. we will show you what first...
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>>> keeping the zika virus out of the local blood supply. a medical technology being used to protect people here in the bay area. >> good evening. i am jen leigh i am josh benson multiple people in south florida have been infected with the zika virus through local mosquito bites. in response, blood banks are taking new precautions to protect their supply. mary mcguire spent the day at the sun coast blood center in sarasota. she joins us to let us know about these tests. >> reporter: many of the people receiving blood from centers this already have weakened immune systems from diseases these new tests make sure they are not hit with a one-two punch. >> you are sitting in a chair. you can watch tv. >> reporter: rod millington has donated blood countless times over the past couple of years once every three months to be exact. >> you feel good about donating and helping your community and helping people out.>> reporter: today was a bit different. after one point of his blood was collected this afternoon, it will go through a set of new screening
>>> keeping the zika virus out of the local blood supply. a medical technology being used to protect people here in the bay area. >> good evening. i am jen leigh i am josh benson multiple people in south florida have been infected with the zika virus through local mosquito bites. in response, blood banks are taking new precautions to protect their supply. mary mcguire spent the day at the sun coast blood center in sarasota. she joins us to let us know about these tests. >>...
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. >>> and zika virus in your backyard. a new locally here in the bay area. what local and state officials are doing to protect you. >>> plus, tropical storm gaston is expected to become a hurricane today. but it's a different system that could impact us here in the bay area. good morning. welcome to news channel 8 today. i'm gene ramirez. >> and i'm by the guy. >>> let's find out -- i'm gayle guyardo. let's find out more with leigh spann. >> once again, the tropics have definitely become very active. technically still three systems because the remnants of fiona and then there's tropical storm gaston which again should be a hurricane in the next few hours. then there's invest 99 with the 70% chance of becoming a tropical system. this has the biggest impact on us. biggest threat to impact us. as of 5:00 this morning, gaston had 70 miles per hour winds. even by 2:00 today, should be a hurricane. best news of all, the thing stays out to sea. we like that. even if it may become a category two hurricane 99l. in the short term, i don't think it's going to get much
. >>> and zika virus in your backyard. a new locally here in the bay area. what local and state officials are doing to protect you. >>> plus, tropical storm gaston is expected to become a hurricane today. but it's a different system that could impact us here in the bay area. good morning. welcome to news channel 8 today. i'm gene ramirez. >> and i'm by the guy. >>> let's find out -- i'm gayle guyardo. let's find out more with leigh spann. >> once again,...
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an ohio woman got zika after visiting haiti. the nurse explains she isn't worried because she's not pregnant but she still got sick. >> headache, joint pain. and then on thursday, the 28th of january, i had a rash that came all over from my face and leg, my arm, my trunk. >> reporter: a chicago woman is speaking out about getting zika in honduras. she was pregnant at the time and miscarried but she doesn't know if it was because of zika. will appear before a senate subcommittee to talk about the virus. and they'll be discussing president barack obama's request for $1.8 billion in emergency funding. we will keep a close eye on the discussions as well as as the speed of the zika virus. >> and you can follow the morning alerts each day on facebook and twitter. just search the #8alert. >>> remember the cruiseship that sailed into a rough storm in the atlantic? it's now back at its port and now royal caribbean is trying to make this up to passengers the. anthem of the seas returned to new jersey, the home port. the ship was on its wa
an ohio woman got zika after visiting haiti. the nurse explains she isn't worried because she's not pregnant but she still got sick. >> headache, joint pain. and then on thursday, the 28th of january, i had a rash that came all over from my face and leg, my arm, my trunk. >> reporter: a chicago woman is speaking out about getting zika in honduras. she was pregnant at the time and miscarried but she doesn't know if it was because of zika. will appear before a senate subcommittee to...
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the zika virus could be your ticket to a cheaper trip. peter bernard, newschannel8. >>> if you did not get outside today, boy did you miss it. it was awesome. >> you should be penalized. >> a fine or something. >> exactly. lashes. i don't know. [ laughter ] >> it was a beautiful day. >> it was really nice. a little chilly. >> it has been so cool, we had 58. it really helps to lift your spirits. so our forecast says we should have plenty of that. 69 degrees for a high friday tomorrow. 67 degrees for saturday. we will pick up a few clouds as a cold front slides into the area. for sunday, we might see a few clouds later in the day with stronger easterly winds. but monday, 73 degrees for a high temperature dipping a bit as you can see. upper 60s near 70. the average line is what we watch for and what we expect this time of year. 57 degrees. clear water, largo, treasure island. these are the current numbers already falling into the 50s . not a big surprise when the skies are clear and the winds are light. further to the northed, 51 degrees. ch
the zika virus could be your ticket to a cheaper trip. peter bernard, newschannel8. >>> if you did not get outside today, boy did you miss it. it was awesome. >> you should be penalized. >> a fine or something. >> exactly. lashes. i don't know. [ laughter ] >> it was a beautiful day. >> it was really nice. a little chilly. >> it has been so cool, we had 58. it really helps to lift your spirits. so our forecast says we should have plenty of that. 69...
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this new zika case is prompting a call for stepped up ms. speaker control and renewed efforts to get federal funding for vac zone development. we're live in the county don't and zika is no longer a miami problem, peter. it is here and it is posing a real threat. >> reporter: it certainly is, there, jen, and the mosquito problems something that everyone needs to stay on top of, especially with this zika threat. the mosquito breeding grounds being attacked on the air and ground and the florida leaders are pushing for the federal help to get rid of this menace. this is the front line in the battle against mosquitoes that can carry zika. their job made all the more important now this a new non- travel case has hit the county. does that rizzs a red flag for -- raise a red flag for you? >> it does. >> reporter: florida democrats and republicans are on the same page nan effort to get the u.s. congress to vacation the address the crises. >> there's bipartisan support in florida but in the across the country. >> reporter: floridaians understand the u
this new zika case is prompting a call for stepped up ms. speaker control and renewed efforts to get federal funding for vac zone development. we're live in the county don't and zika is no longer a miami problem, peter. it is here and it is posing a real threat. >> reporter: it certainly is, there, jen, and the mosquito problems something that everyone needs to stay on top of, especially with this zika threat. the mosquito breeding grounds being attacked on the air and ground and the...
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clear zika is unprecedented. we never before had a mosquito-born disease to cause a health effect. >> reporter: miami planes are dumping insecticide. they will continue to do for several more weeks. they believe the area where zika is spreading is smaller than original thought, just 500 square feet. it's in the winwood neighborhood. pregnant women are being urged health departments are offering prevention kits to pregnant women in. -- pregnant women. in pinellas county they are going to start testing pregnant women for zika. pinellas, manatee are all included in the governor's case for emergency. >> exciting to hear though that they're making so much progress on this. another road rage incident in the bay area leaves a man in the hospital with a gunshot wound and another in jail. tampa police tell us a motorcyclist was shot in the back after he got into an argument with another driver. news channel 8 ryan hughes is live at the jail where that suspect is being held. ryan, good morning. the shooter took off but was
clear zika is unprecedented. we never before had a mosquito-born disease to cause a health effect. >> reporter: miami planes are dumping insecticide. they will continue to do for several more weeks. they believe the area where zika is spreading is smaller than original thought, just 500 square feet. it's in the winwood neighborhood. pregnant women are being urged health departments are offering prevention kits to pregnant women in. -- pregnant women. in pinellas county they are going to...
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on friday, one man with zika died with that syndrome. today florida's governor asked for federal dollars for the fight in miami. the president had requested 1.9 billion, politics, meantime dr. fauci says louisiana and texas may be the next areas where zika may be revealed. >>> questions swirling around donald trump and his stance on immigration, one of his signature issues. is he backtracking on his so-called deportation force to round up all the undocumented to leave the country. >> reporter: in 14 months of campaigning, donald trump has made one thing abundantly clear. >> we will work with them, they have to go. you're going to have a deportation force and you're going to do it humanely. >> reporter: but tonight trump's immigration policy is in question. reports trump expressed openness for past legalization, his team opening the door. force, the kind that you just heard in that sound bite and that he talked about during the republican primaries? >> to be determined. >> reporter: this morning trump pushed back but didn't deny that he w
on friday, one man with zika died with that syndrome. today florida's governor asked for federal dollars for the fight in miami. the president had requested 1.9 billion, politics, meantime dr. fauci says louisiana and texas may be the next areas where zika may be revealed. >>> questions swirling around donald trump and his stance on immigration, one of his signature issues. is he backtracking on his so-called deportation force to round up all the undocumented to leave the country....
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alert this morning as zika spreads in florida. there's final live good news about possible vaccines. one is headed to clinical trials now. lindsey mastis is live from the hillsborough county health department this morning. so lindsey, how long will it be before the vaccine is available? >> everything goes according to plan. these vaccines are going to get human trials by october. there are other vaccines that are further along but the bottom line is we're not going to be seeing a vaccine ani health department is monitoring seek ka so -- zika so closely. >> just to be clear, zika is unprecedented. we never before had a mosquito-born decide to cause a birth defect. the key is to protect pregnant women. >> reporter: in miami planes are dumping insecticide. they will continue to do that. spreading is smaller than original thought, -- just 500 square feet. pregnant women are being urged to stay away from the area. they are such -- they are urge inging pregnant women to stay away from the area. get more information on possible vaccines
alert this morning as zika spreads in florida. there's final live good news about possible vaccines. one is headed to clinical trials now. lindsey mastis is live from the hillsborough county health department this morning. so lindsey, how long will it be before the vaccine is available? >> everything goes according to plan. these vaccines are going to get human trials by october. there are other vaccines that are further along but the bottom line is we're not going to be seeing a vaccine...
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be tested for zika virus. >>> gove planning a trip to washington to demand urgent action on zika virus funding. >> he's headed there after labor day weekend. the governor made this announcement at a veteran's event in bradenton. earlier this week he told us about the first nontravel related case of zika virus in the bay area. specifically in pinellas county. governor scott argues the zika virus problem is not just a florida problem and everyone has a part to play. >> everybody's got to be a part of this. no standing water. at your home, at your business, everywhere you are, think about getting rid of the standing water. >>> well, the state is running out of emergency funds for zika virus. they've allocated 23 of the $26 million set aside for fighting the zika virus. zika virus fears rise, bats are becoming welcome guests throughout florida. you heard that right. bats. right now the florida fish and wildlife commission is pushing to get more bat boxes like this in our state. their manmade ho like birdhouses, most are capable of housing 50 or more bats at a time. each bat can eat as many
be tested for zika virus. >>> gove planning a trip to washington to demand urgent action on zika virus funding. >> he's headed there after labor day weekend. the governor made this announcement at a veteran's event in bradenton. earlier this week he told us about the first nontravel related case of zika virus in the bay area. specifically in pinellas county. governor scott argues the zika virus problem is not just a florida problem and everyone has a part to play. >>...
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our zika virus coverage continues on wfla.com. we have a map and everything you need to know about zika virus on our home page. >>> governor rick scott will attend a round table in hillsborough county to discuss the spread of the virus. he will join us live in-studio at 5:30 to answer our questions about the virus and the state's efforts to keep it at bay. >>> with the tropics heating up, local experts are warning people to be storm ready. spann about invest 99 and its potential to impact our weather. stock up on food and water. and also considering a generator in case the power goes out. >> nobody wants to invest thousands of dollars on something that might happen but when it does happen, better safe than sorry. >> you do not want to be caught off guard. for help, visit wfla.com. you will find help keep and you your family safe. >>> and with that, let's turn it over to leigh. it's busy. >> it is. and then get closer to home and we have record heat in the forecast as well. so tropics heating up and temperatures do too. let me show
our zika virus coverage continues on wfla.com. we have a map and everything you need to know about zika virus on our home page. >>> governor rick scott will attend a round table in hillsborough county to discuss the spread of the virus. he will join us live in-studio at 5:30 to answer our questions about the virus and the state's efforts to keep it at bay. >>> with the tropics heating up, local experts are warning people to be storm ready. spann about invest 99 and its...
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it's a race against time as more cases of zika pop up. there's two new travel related cases and 15 locally transmitted cases. news channel 8's lindsey mastis joins us live from the hillsborough county health department this morning. so lindsey this is something that pregnant women are really concerned about and we're having some technical problems but we can tell you it's a huge concern because zika can cauhe -- defect and effect a baby's brain and development. the florida department of health want pregnant woman who visited an area where zika is spreading to get tested. many others are doing what they can to keep from getting the virus. >> i've been wearing long sleeves, legging to my ankles and puts on bug fry on my feet extra safe. >> all you can do up to now is be on the defensive. i can't move because i have a business here and we have life here. >> as for the vaccine, three new vaccines should promising results after being tested on monkeys. one will be tested on humans by october. there's another vaccine where human testing began j
it's a race against time as more cases of zika pop up. there's two new travel related cases and 15 locally transmitted cases. news channel 8's lindsey mastis joins us live from the hillsborough county health department this morning. so lindsey this is something that pregnant women are really concerned about and we're having some technical problems but we can tell you it's a huge concern because zika can cauhe -- defect and effect a baby's brain and development. the florida department of health...
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testing for the zika virus is ramping up. right now, one blood is one of the few centers around the state testing for the virus and blood donations. >> we get the samples in, in the evening. most of those are tested and the results are reported back. >> reporter: this after a blood donation tested positive for zika several months ago. the only po far, in the state. tests for all one blood donors around florida is done right here in saint pete. >> the safety that is inherent in the blood supply right now is at its peak. higher than it has ever been. >> reporter: they prepared a year ago. >> we had anticipated a possible zika outbreak of varying magnitude for quite a while actually. and we had the wheels in the process for bringing tests up. >> reporter: fears are still women. >> it is ... really corning since, you know, we have mosquitoes year around. >> reporter: doctors are seeing more men get blood tests these days. >> pregnant women develop symptoms through fever, body ache, that sort of thing. they should go to a doctor a
testing for the zika virus is ramping up. right now, one blood is one of the few centers around the state testing for the virus and blood donations. >> we get the samples in, in the evening. most of those are tested and the results are reported back. >> reporter: this after a blood donation tested positive for zika several months ago. the only po far, in the state. tests for all one blood donors around florida is done right here in saint pete. >> the safety that is inherent in...
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. >>> the zika virus spreading explosively in the americas. the world health organization calls an emergency summit warning that millions could be exposed. >>> nbc news exclusive richard engel in iran, with a scientist at the nuclear negotiating table with the u.s. revealing the secret conditions set by the supreme leader himself. >>> fixed game. you try to get tickets to a concert or big game, but they sell out immediately. reason why you're getting shut out. >>> and makeover barbie. the biggest change in the history of an american icon. "nightly news" begins right now. >> announcer: from nbc news world headquarters in new york, this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt. >>> good evening. to a lot of people, the republican race for president may be feeling more and more like a reality show tonight, starring a man that before he became a candidate, proved he could draw an audience. so donald trump will likely have a lot of eyeballs watching tonight. either the republican debate that he's now vowed to boycott or his own event that could steal
. >>> the zika virus spreading explosively in the americas. the world health organization calls an emergency summit warning that millions could be exposed. >>> nbc news exclusive richard engel in iran, with a scientist at the nuclear negotiating table with the u.s. revealing the secret conditions set by the supreme leader himself. >>> fixed game. you try to get tickets to a concert or big game, but they sell out immediately. reason why you're getting shut out....
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right now, everyone in florida with zika got it somewhere else. none of the confirmed cases include pregnant women. the goal is to keep it that way. 8 on your side will have new information about what pinellas county is doing. so you can look for the updates on our news app and first at 4:00. >>> 8 on your side has you covered on the zika virus with more information on wfla.com. we've included more details on the virus and how to prevent it. >>> time now 5:45. the flag of champion, check it out, this morning the broncos are now back in denver waking the super bowl 50 champions arrived in denver with huge smiles on their faces, fist bumping, all that stuff. the team getting off the plane with the trophy inhand. nice, shiny, beautiful. them all. and fans will be lining the streets of denver later today to show their mile high pride. today's big parade. live music starts at 10:00 and the parade starts this afternoon. >> good for them. >>> well an suv takes a dive into a pool. this happened in college station, texas. look where it ended up. the 69-yea
right now, everyone in florida with zika got it somewhere else. none of the confirmed cases include pregnant women. the goal is to keep it that way. 8 on your side will have new information about what pinellas county is doing. so you can look for the updates on our news app and first at 4:00. >>> 8 on your side has you covered on the zika virus with more information on wfla.com. we've included more details on the virus and how to prevent it. >>> time now 5:45. the flag of...
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. >>> now, zika in your backyard. >> u.s. health officials are reporting the first case of zika spread through sex by a man with no symptoms of the disease. a maryland man went to the dominican republic where there is a zika outbreak. he did not get sick, but his sex partner did. experts recommend practicing safe sex after traveling to a region with zika. all donated flood in the u.s. testing is underway in south florida. screening is mandatory nationwide. >>> the city of tampa is waging war on zika, specifically the habitats where mosquitoes thrive. they are panning out across the city hoping to prevent the virus from making its way here. chip osowski joins us from a home live on church avenue and you rode with one of those officers today. >> reporter: this is one of our stops. this vacant abandoned home in south tampa. the front yard looks pretty bad, but look at the back. code enforcers encounter homes like this too often. >> typical of what you see? >> yes it is. >> reporter: he is chucking plus quito chucking mosquito du
. >>> now, zika in your backyard. >> u.s. health officials are reporting the first case of zika spread through sex by a man with no symptoms of the disease. a maryland man went to the dominican republic where there is a zika outbreak. he did not get sick, but his sex partner did. experts recommend practicing safe sex after traveling to a region with zika. all donated flood in the u.s. testing is underway in south florida. screening is mandatory nationwide. >>> the city...
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>>> zika virus alert this florida. the virus is spreading and many fear the bay area will become a hot zone. how governor rick scott is bringing a message of prevention to our area. >>> and monitoring your children on social media. it 8 is on 8 on your side this morning with one mom's story who has made it her mission to protect her daughter online. a look at some of her strategies that could help you. >>> and tracking the tropics. we are waking up to a new tropical storm swirling in the atlantic. gaston. and while we keep an eye on that storm, another system could move closer to florida. >>> good morning. welcome to news channel 8 today. i'm gene ramirez. >> and i'm gayle guyardo. ian oliver is in for leigh spann this morning. the wake-up forecast. >> good morning. yeah, getting busy in the tropics and that's not expected this time of year, late-august, trending towards the peak of tropical season which does occur on september 10th. we have fiona, decaying and likely losing the tropical characteristics the next 48 hou
>>> zika virus alert this florida. the virus is spreading and many fear the bay area will become a hot zone. how governor rick scott is bringing a message of prevention to our area. >>> and monitoring your children on social media. it 8 is on 8 on your side this morning with one mom's story who has made it her mission to protect her daughter online. a look at some of her strategies that could help you. >>> and tracking the tropics. we are waking up to a new tropical...
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sick with zika and that individual's sexual partner developed zika without a travel history. >> reporter: according to the cdc, the virus can be found in blood. right now, there are no vaccinations or medications to prevent or treat zika so those with the virus are urged to rest, drink fluids and they can take some medicines for fever and pain. health officials believe all nine cases here in florida were contracted outside the state. the world health organization expects at least 3 million this is one of the top stories on wfla.com. we're going to stay on top of this and let you know about any new cases. >> thank you. you can follow the morning alerts each day on facebook and twitter. just search the #8alert. >>> in the vote this morning, presidential candidates are making a full court press in new hampshire for next week's primary in that state. and our senator marco rubio is hoping for another big win there. senator rubio is starting strong after a third place victory in iowa. this morning, he is emerging as the first viable gop alternative to cruz and trump. and he scored a key endors
sick with zika and that individual's sexual partner developed zika without a travel history. >> reporter: according to the cdc, the virus can be found in blood. right now, there are no vaccinations or medications to prevent or treat zika so those with the virus are urged to rest, drink fluids and they can take some medicines for fever and pain. health officials believe all nine cases here in florida were contracted outside the state. the world health organization expects at least 3...
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a warning -- zika virus. a warning is in place and in two minutes we'll show you how one bay area family is dealing with the same birth defect as the one caused by this virus. hillary clinton and bernie sanders will come together for a debate tonight. the two-hour debate will take place in new hampshire at nine. we have a crew headed to the state today to help follow the lead up to the primary there early next week. >> it will be a gloomy day for the bay area. keep the umbrellas handy. the rain is to our north now. let's go to meteorologist leigh spann to see what we can expect today. >> if you have anything to do, get out and do it in the morning. all of this rain is going to just slowly spread south. this is the same storm system that unfortunately caused the tornados in georgia, alabama and mississippi and it won't be as strong when it gets here. we have clearer skies south of i-four. north of ooifr we're seeing the clouds -- i-4, we're seeing the clouds to the north and west. put it in a forecast mode and
a warning -- zika virus. a warning is in place and in two minutes we'll show you how one bay area family is dealing with the same birth defect as the one caused by this virus. hillary clinton and bernie sanders will come together for a debate tonight. the two-hour debate will take place in new hampshire at nine. we have a crew headed to the state today to help follow the lead up to the primary there early next week. >> it will be a gloomy day for the bay area. keep the umbrellas handy....
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it, someone had just gotten sick with zika and that individual's sexual partner developed zika without a travel history. >> reporter: according to the cdc, the virus can be found in blood. right now there, are no vaccines or medications to prevent or treat zika. those with zika are urged to rest and take fluids. cases here in florida were contracted outside of the state. the world health organization expects at least 3 million infections over the next year. and this is one of our top stories on wfla.com right now. and we will stay on top of the story and let you know about any new cases. gene -- >> it's alarming. thank you. and we will stay on top of it. you can follow the morning alerts each day on facebook and twitter. just search the #8alert. >>> in your vote this morning, presidential candidates are making a full court press in new hampshire for next week's primary in that state. and our senator marco rubio is hoping for another big win there. senator rubio is starting strong after a third place in iowa. he is emerging as the first alternative to cruz and trump. and he scored a key
it, someone had just gotten sick with zika and that individual's sexual partner developed zika without a travel history. >> reporter: according to the cdc, the virus can be found in blood. right now there, are no vaccines or medications to prevent or treat zika. those with zika are urged to rest and take fluids. cases here in florida were contracted outside of the state. the world health organization expects at least 3 million infections over the next year. and this is one of our top...
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miami's wynwood neighborhood now appears to be zika free. the centers for disease control lifted its strongest warning against travel to the neighborhood. just a couple months ago local it's been 45 days since anyone came down with zika in that specific neighborhood. earlier today governor rick scott credited aggressive mosquito control efforts and now says it is time to get wynwood back to normal. >> we need to come to the restaurants, we need to come to the galleries, we need to do it as quickly as possible. so many of these businesses have been impacted. >> zika in wynwood seems to be under control for now. just last week the hot zone on miami beach quadru >>> sarasota county officials are seeing a dangerous new drug trend. heroin laced with elephant tranquilizer. as john rogers shows us they are desperately issuing a warning before it is too late. >> reporter: officials are finding heroin in the streets laced with carfentanil. it's typically used as an elephant tranquilizer, dangerously powerful, it's ten times more potent than morphine.
miami's wynwood neighborhood now appears to be zika free. the centers for disease control lifted its strongest warning against travel to the neighborhood. just a couple months ago local it's been 45 days since anyone came down with zika in that specific neighborhood. earlier today governor rick scott credited aggressive mosquito control efforts and now says it is time to get wynwood back to normal. >> we need to come to the restaurants, we need to come to the galleries, we need to do it...
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. >>> keeping the zika virus at bay. tampa's mayor goes on th offensive as the virus spreads in the state. >>> and the road to rio ends in a spectacular show. check it out. the summer 2016 olympics are now officially over. still ahead, the guest appearance of a video game character that looks ahead to the 2020 olympics. >>> good morning. welcome to news channel 8 today. i'm gene ramirez. >> and i'm gayle guyardo. happy monday to you. ed bloodsworth is in for span this morning. how is it shaping up? it possibly could be. everyone headed back to work and school. a few clouds along the coast, another than that, no problems this morning -- coast, other than that, no problems this morning. this high pressure limited our rain chances yesterday and a similar pattern will hold true for today. 85 in clearwater beach this morning. 75 in lutz. 73 in brooksville. middle 70s inland but it's going to be a warm day. the average high is shot of getting a showers and thunderstorms to cool things down. again, a lot of use of the shades. c
. >>> keeping the zika virus at bay. tampa's mayor goes on th offensive as the virus spreads in the state. >>> and the road to rio ends in a spectacular show. check it out. the summer 2016 olympics are now officially over. still ahead, the guest appearance of a video game character that looks ahead to the 2020 olympics. >>> good morning. welcome to news channel 8 today. i'm gene ramirez. >> and i'm gayle guyardo. happy monday to you. ed bloodsworth is in for...
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. >>> in the fight against the zika virus, the florida department of health has lifted part of the zika virus own in miami beach. over the summer 3 different sections of south florida were called the zika virus zones. lifting part of this zones -- this zone means no one has for 45 days . >> we can't take this for granted. we have to understand that we will have to continue to fight this until we get a vaccine at the federal level. >> a zika virus zone that covers about 1 1/2 square miles remains in place to the south of that area that was just cleared. >>> travel headaches can be ahead for a lot of families as millions can set to hit the road and head to the airport for thanksgiving. winter storms are threatening to delay or even cancel flights across tampa international airport. i see people behind you already getting ready to head to their gates. what is it like so far? >> it has been pretty quiet here at tampa international. we have seen some long lines but once the security checkpoints did open up those lines state clear pretty fast. it is not just long lines that people need to be
. >>> in the fight against the zika virus, the florida department of health has lifted part of the zika virus own in miami beach. over the summer 3 different sections of south florida were called the zika virus zones. lifting part of this zones -- this zone means no one has for 45 days . >> we can't take this for granted. we have to understand that we will have to continue to fight this until we get a vaccine at the federal level. >> a zika virus zone that covers about 1...